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COMMENTARY / World
May 5, 2015

Russia building nuclear reactors, and influence

Rosatom's construction of nuclear reactors enables Russia to add another energy-related means of extending its long-term political influence throughout the world.
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
May 2, 2015

Asian students cram for SATs with bootleg tests

As students around the world crammed for Saturday's SAT college entrance exam, many in Asia were poring over old tests in hope the College Board would again reuse a test that has leaked ahead of time. These bootleg tests are widely available on Chinese websites to download for free.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Apr 29, 2015

Tiny House documentary makes Tokyo apartments look like palaces

"Small is Beautiful" is a documentary about the TH (Tiny House) movement, the latest underground trend in housing and real estate in the U.S. In the next few years, though, TH could go mainstream thanks to a growing online community that shares information about what's on the TH market and how to actually...
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 29, 2015

Woman seen slapping teen for rioting in Baltimore cheered as 'Mom of Year'

A woman captured on video slapping her teenage son for taking part in the Baltimore riots, a reprimand that went viral online on Tuesday, won praise from the city's police commissioner and was heralded on social media as "Mom of the Year."
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Apr 24, 2015

Lack of progress in probe into ASIJ ex-teacher's sex abuses riles victims

Nearly a year after the American School in Japan promised to launch a third-party investigation into sexual abuse by late former teacher Jack Moyer, victims and alumni are becoming increasingly frustrated the school's administration has yet to provide a report on the probe or offer an apology and redress....
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 22, 2015

Yahoo weighs options for Japan stake; revenue misses estimates

Yahoo! Inc. CEO Marissa Mayer outlined plans to explore options for the company's stake in its Japanese unit, heartening investors dismayed by another report showing disappointing sales and profit.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 20, 2015

Chiyoda Ward candidate swears off campaign vans

As election candidates fire up megaphone-armed vans to holler their names and slogans throughout their constituencies, one young candidate is shunning the noisy practice.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Apr 18, 2015

Teacher's assignment goes viral after pupils reveal secrets

A Colorado teacher who posted notes from her third-grade class online and started a social media whirlwind under the hashtag #IWishMyTeacherKnew said Friday the assignment had been a revelation for her.
Japan Times
JAPAN / CHUBU CONNECTION
Apr 13, 2015

To pay for WWII commemorative activites, groups tap crowdfunding spigot

An increasing number of citizens' groups in Japan trying to document firsthand accounts of the tragedies of World War II, which ended 70 years ago this year, are turning to crowdfunding, a popular way of raising funds via the Internet, to pay for cash-strapped projects.
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Apr 6, 2015

Environment reporter arrested in China over suspected extortion

Beijing police have arrested an environmental reporter and his associates in an apparent extortion scandal, as China works to crack down on corruption in the news media.
MULTIMEDIA
Mar 31, 2015

Anti-censorship group: China behind cyberattacks on U.S. sites

Chinese authorities have taken over computers both inside and outside the country to launch cyberattacks against the website of an anti-online censorship group and a U.S.-based Web resource that hosts some of the group's data, according to an analysis released by the group.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 27, 2015

Akihabara outfit aims to become a hub for hardware startups

Clustered electronics stores, maid cafes and the home of idol group AKB48 — Tokyo's Akihabara district is famous for many things.
JAPAN
Mar 27, 2015

School kids weak at filtering data to produce own conclusions: study

The nation's primary and junior high school students lack the skills to sift through and link information from multiple sources to solve problems, even though they can easily understand spoon-fed, pre-filtered information, a government study has found.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 27, 2015

$50 media player making waves in changing North Korea

A $50 portable media player is providing many North Koreans a window to the outside world despite the government's efforts to keep its people isolated, a symbol of change in one of the world's most repressed societies.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 23, 2015

Rakuten sues firm over 'stealth marketing' that plays up bogus orders on portal

The Rakuten online shopping portal has been plagued by "stealth marketing," whereby more than 100 retailers have reportedly paid an Osaka-based firm to place fake orders and post bogus customer reviews so their products are displayed prominently on Rakuten's website.
WORLD
Mar 18, 2015

United flight diverted after man rushes toward cockpit, shouting jihadis in cargo hold: ABC News

A United Airlines flight to Denver returned to a Washington airport late on Monday when a passenger shouting about jihad rushed toward the cockpit before other passengers grabbed him, ABC News said.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Mar 17, 2015

LLLL stays 'Faithful' to honest approach

Despite his elusive online persona, Kazuto Okawa, aka LLLL (pronounced "four-el"), is strikingly open and honest about his views in person. Speaking in a small Koenji cafe, he discusses his sophomore album, "Faithful," released this week via Tokyo label Progressive Form, with a critical approach that...
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Mar 11, 2015

NSA sued by Wikimedia, rights groups over mass surveillance

The U.S. National Security Agency was sued on Tuesday by Wikimedia and other groups challenging one of its mass surveillance programs that they said violates Americans' privacy and makes individuals worldwide less likely to share sensitive information.
SUMO / SUMO SCRIBBLINGS
Mar 9, 2015

Will SMS be the undoing of sumo’s latest foreign ‘star’?

Sumo has a new superstar. Or at least that is what the individual in question appears to be thinking at the moment!
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 6, 2015

Lawyer raps weekly for expose on minor in Kawasaki slaying

When personal information on minors in criminal cases ends up online, that doesn't give the mass media full justification to publicize it, a lawyer says.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 3, 2015

Animal abuse videos spark push for stronger laws

Sadistic videos posted online this year showing a man abusing a toy poodle have sparked revulsion among some viewers and calls by activists for changes to the law.
WORLD
Mar 3, 2015

Twitter, law enforcement investigate alleged Islamic State threats

Twitter Inc. and law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged threats made by Islamic State militants against the social media network's co-founder and other employees, the company said in reaction to media reports.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 2, 2015

Questions raised over keeping teen suspects anonymous

The involvement of three teen-aged suspects in the death of a boy in Kawasaki is fueling debate about the anonymity granted to minors in cases of this kind.
JAPAN
Feb 25, 2015

20% of working women in Japan have experienced 'maternity harassment': survey

The online poll of women who became pregnant while employed also found that one in 10 were verbally harassed. Others reported being fired or not having their contract renewed.
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 21, 2015

British press roiled by allegation of self-censorship to keep ads

One of Britain's most storied newspapers has been accused of censoring itself for commercial gain, raising awkward questions about a centuries-old press culture that has prided itself on its no-holds-barred approach to telling the truth.
BUSINESS
Feb 16, 2015

Japan has more car chargers than gas stations

There are more electric-car charging points in Japan than there are gas stations.

Longform

Ichiro Suzuki, one of the most iconic players in NPB and MLB history, was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame with 99.7% of the vote.
With Hall of Fame induction, Ichiro makes himself heard loud and clear